Formal or literary term describing a sincere, heartfelt, and warm attitude or treatment. Often used in written language or formal speech.
I was deeply grateful for his cordial hospitality.
The company president gave a warm and sincere greeting.
Standard kanji form for this formal/literary word.
Rarely used kanji form.
The exact derivation is uncertain. The kanji 懇 (sincere, kind) and 篤 (fervent, kind) both contribute to the meaning of deep, heartfelt kindness. The word is used in formal and literary contexts.